ASSORTED | POCKET KNIVES

In the past weeks, most likely due to the popularity of Every Day Carry, I was inspired to do some digging in the way of pocket knives. Prior to this search I had developed a general philosophy that a man’s pocket knife reveals more about a him than almost anything else he owns. Whether or not he carries it with him regularly, which I absolutely think he should, I always find it fascinating how much these handy tools reflect their owners, much like a pet might.

Perhaps not surprisingly then, I came to realize that one’s search for the perfect knife demands a fairly intensive consideration process. First, there are the various features the piece, (how many blades? does it house a hidden tooth pic? A bottle opener? or is it one simple blade?), the design and materials, (classic or modern? carbon or stainless? wood or bone?) and finally the size, (fit to slay a rhino or an apple?).

As you might expect, I uncovered a huge array of options but in the end I narrowed my search to the classic, small sized, hand crafted variety which so artfully blend materials, design and functionality. I’ve had quite the time researching this post, and in the process developed a great appreciation for these functional, illusive little artifacts. Dwelling on pretty cutlery has been a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon and I hope you enjoy the selection below as much as I did collecting it. – M

Marisazupa, you did a great job. Thanks for letting us know about this list of pocket knives as I will also collect some of your mentioned knives. There was a history of falling love into pocket knives– when I was 10 years old my father gave me a knife as my birthday gift. I enjoyed very much with my knife, I did many things such as eating apples, cutting paper etc. But unfortunately I lost that knife.I like every knife according to it’s design, function, balance, weight etc.